{"id":2741,"date":"2020-04-13T09:15:58","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T09:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2020-04-13T09:15:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T09:15:58","slug":"top-5-free-games-for-the-nintendo-switch-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devtest.esrgear.com\/blog\/top-5-free-games-for-the-nintendo-switch-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 FREE Games for the Nintendo Switch in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo Switch, unlike other consoles has many free games whereas other consoles you have to pay a premium to play a decent game.<\/p>\n<p>On the Nintendo Switch, you can find amazing free to play games with just a click of a button!<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s many genres and styles of games that everyone can enjoy, and because of such a long list, we have compiled the 5 Best Free Switch Games in 2020. \u2013 In no particular order.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2744 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nintendo_Switch.0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nintendo_Switch.0.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nintendo_Switch.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nintendo_Switch.0-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nintendo_Switch.0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nintendo_Switch.0-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nintendo_Switch.0-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nintendo_Switch.0-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Nintendo Switch Free Game #1<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Warframe<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Rng1YU630_0\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Warframe | Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer - YouTube\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A game that started off small and built up the reputation and fans through the years, this game is not just a great game on switch but also on PC.<\/p>\n<p>Warframe is a game where you can enjoy commanding Warframes into combat and slaying monsters with Battle-Tested skills.<\/p>\n<p>From slicing enemies with your energy sword from far away to slipping in and out from physical dimensions to dodge enemies, play with more than 30 unique Warframes and find your own style to eliminate enemies.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the vast Open Planets with custom built wings to fluidly fly around the extremely gorgeous views, enjoy the fast pace, quick action abilities that you perfectly customized your warframe to your liking.<\/p>\n<p>The possibilities are endless with different skill builds and combinations. An extremely good free game for Nintendo Switch in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Nintendo Switch Free Game\u00a0#2 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Brawlhalla<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sm.ign.com\/ign_ap\/screenshot\/default\/ubisoft-to-bring-epic-platform-fighter-brawlhalla-to-android_5f8q.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you like Smash Bros, this game is perfect for you. This games has a variety of character selection with unique abilities for you to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>A zany and wacky cartoony style for all to enjoy, either hop in a game a play by yourself or you can match and play with your friends too.<\/p>\n<p>A rotating roster of free characters to choose from to try out each week will give you a chance to test out what characters are designed to fit you.<\/p>\n<p>The game also supports cross-play between all the different platforms of PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch. You don\u2019t have to wait long at all for a match as many people will be playing it at the same time!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Nintendo Switch Free Game\u00a0#3 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Paladins<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gadgets360cdn.com\/large\/paladins_1528381752318.jpg\" alt=\"Related image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ever wanted to combine FPS with Hero Abilities? Well Paladins is just that.<\/p>\n<p>In the same genre as Overwatch (which is not free), this massively popular Hero Shooter has over 44 Heroes for you to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Work together with your team to defeat your opponent. You could be the tank that holds up the front lines, or the heroes that deal damage to quickly eliminate the enemy.<\/p>\n<p>Or if you would rather support your team to victory there are heaps of essential heroes for that.<\/p>\n<p>And for those that want to be a little sneaky, and want to assassinate their team\u2019s important heroes, you can do.<\/p>\n<p>Play with your friends or join a new set of friends on your way to victory!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Nintendo Switch Free Game\u00a0#4<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Fortnite Battle Royale<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/apkdone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/fortnite-mobile-battle-royale-poster.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An explosive game that reached the heights of popularity, there is no doubt you have not heard of this game by Epic.<\/p>\n<p>A battle royale where you and your squad gets dropped on an island with other squads.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone starting clean so it\u2019s up to your finesse, survivability and tactics for you to outsmart and outplay your opponents and win number 1.<\/p>\n<p>Can you and your squad battle and survive its way towards victory?<\/p>\n<p>Matches are so adrenaline inducing that you just want to keep playing and playing\u2026<\/p>\n<p>And it will feel even better when you finally snatch that Victory against all the other opponents.<\/p>\n<p>If you have played this on PC, PS4 or Xbox one, you can simply log in with the same account and have all your progress available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Nintendo Switch Free Game\u00a0#5<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Arena of Valor<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sm.ign.com\/t\/ign_ap\/screenshot\/default\/h2x1-nswitchds-arenaofvalor-image1600w_ra34.1280.jpg\" alt=\"Arena of Valor Will Launch on Nintendo Switch This September\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inspired by League of Legends (LoL), Arena of Valor is pretty much a League of Legends Clone.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of Multiplayer Online Battle Arena\u2019s or MOBA\u2019s for short, this is will definitely be up your alley to satisfy the cravings of LOL.<\/p>\n<p>This five versus five game mode where you select your champion to defend against your base and win by destroying your opponent\u2019s base is addicting yet challenging.<\/p>\n<p>Learn to master over hundred different champions and when you outplay your opponent, you can taste the sweet satisfaction dominating them due to your deadly skills.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are so many great games on the Switch, but those are the 5 Best Free Switch Games in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>A game out there for everyone to enjoy, whether you want to relax or if you want to dominate your enemy, feel free to look around!<\/p>\n<p>Here are also some honourable mentions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Super Kirby Clash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/purenintendo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/super-kirby-clash-title.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Super Kirby Clash (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dauntless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/w_tPHAXkGr4\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Dauntless - Console Launch Trailer | PS4 - YouTube\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asphalt 9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/An-PXeHVg7o\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Asphalt 9: Legends Android Gameplay [1080p\/60fps] - YouTube\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Quest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmoculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Pokemon-Quest-image-696x344.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon Quest - Adorable Pok\u00e9mon mobile RPG launches for mobile ...\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SMITE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/miketendo64.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SMITE-Box-Art-Key-Art.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hi-Rez Highlights: SMITE for Switch, Paladins Tweaks &amp; a Console ...\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fallout Shelter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net\/steam\/apps\/588430\/capsule_616x353.jpg?t=1550166113\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pinball Games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/content\/dam\/noa\/en_US\/games\/switch\/h\/horror-pinball-bundle-switch\/horror-pinball-bundle-switch-hero.jpg\" alt=\"Horror Pinball Bundle for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What are you waiting for? Go download these games and have a blast!<\/p>\n<p><strong>P.S <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On top of these best free games, to aid you in your battles, take a look at these two items to help enjoy your switch that much more!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/products\/switch-lite-carrying-case\/\">The Switch Lite Carrying Case<\/a> is an essential to anyone that wants to move and bring it around. And who doesn\u2019t want to play it anywhere? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Protective EVA shell and the high capacity storage will help you keep all your games organized in one spot and provide you with that peace of mind knowing your switch is safe from the forces of the outside world.<\/p>\n<p>The other essential is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/products\/nintendo-switch-tempered-glass-screen-protector\/\">Nintendo Switch Tempered Glass Screen Protector.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It can withstand 11lbs of force to fully protect the HD display of your switch. No more unwanted and unexpected scratches form keys or nails or sharp objects to damage your beautiful switch!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo Switch, unlike other consoles has many free games whereas other consoles you have to pay a premium to play a decent game. On the Nintendo Switch, you can find amazing free to play games with just a click of a button! 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